Welcome to Steam In Action
Steam in Action was started some years ago in order to draw attention to the many difficulties steam preservation and steam tourism organisations have to deal with in South Africa. Our intervention resulted in a large number of locomotives being saved from the scrap heap. It has certainly been a much greater success than initially expected and it shows there are many people out there who are dedicated to ensuring that South Arica's magnificent rail and steam heritage survives into the future.
Resulting from our strenuous efforts we were requested by the Heritage Rail Association of South Africa, the statutory umbrella body for the industry, to give them an opportunity to try and achieve results through negotiations with the authorities. We agreed to this but more than two years later we are singularly unimpressed with the lack of results. We have therefore decided to raise...Steam In Action News
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News from Paddock in Natal
10-04-2014 Hits:64 SIA News 
Joanne West
News from Paddock in Natal Steam in Action members should refer to the section on Paddock (see page 10) in the Stars of Sandstone newsletter below. We are receiving mixed signals...
Read moreRailway History Group Bulletin No. 123 - April 2014
10-04-2014 Hits:50 SIA News Joanne West
Railway History Group Bulletin No. 123 - April 2014 Click here to read the full bulletin - 1.2MB PDF
Read moreNews from the Steam Railway Modelling world
10-04-2014 Hits:27 SIA News Joanne West
News from the Steam Railway Modelling world. Click here to view The North Star Chronicles - 1MB PDF
Read moreWell-loved steam train to return?
10-04-2014 Hits:17 SIA News Joanne West
Well-loved steam train to return? 2014-03-26 09:18 Port Elizabeth - After operations were suspended in 2011, Port Elizabeth's famous Apple Express heritage trail may be making a comeback. According to a...
Read morePress Release - Stars of Sandstone 2014
01-04-2014 Hits:87 SIA News Joanne West
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Read moreRailway History Group Bulletin No. 122 February 2014
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Samantha Scales
Railway History Group Bulletin No. 122 February 2014 This is a very special edition of the Railway History Group newsletter No.122 because it has some absolutely fascinating write-ups on 2-ft NarrowGauge...
Read moreBook Review: Memories of the South African Air Force Central Flying School
07-02-2014 Hits:133 SIA News Joanne West
Our Aviation friends have announced that an interesting new book is available which could be of interest to enthusiasts across the board. Click here for more details
Read moreStars of Sandstone article: Locomotives International
04-02-2014 Hits:170 SIA News Joanne West
World Heritage - The Stars of Sandstone - Locomotives International Magazine (UK) Click here to view the article - 2MB PDF Article by Iain McCall
Read moreRailway History Group Bulletin No. 121 January 2014
20-01-2014 Hits:177 SIA News Samantha Scales
Railway History Group Bulletin No. 121 January 2014 Click here to read the full bulletin (PDF 1.27 MB)
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The Reefsteamers Depot Story
20-02-2014 Hits:240 Reefsteamers Samantha Scales
Dear Reefsteamers and Friends of Steam, A few weeks ago, I was commissioned by George Hoddinott to produce an extensive presentation document with a special emphasis on the Reefsteamers Depot,...
Read moreCape Railway Enthusiasts Newsletter January 2014
21-01-2014 Hits:296 Community News Samantha Scales
The Cape Railway Enthusiasts Association have sent us their January 2014 newsletter Click here to read more - 100A (365 kb) Click here to read more - 100B (471 kb)
Read moreTransnet Heritage Developments
20-01-2014 Hits:252 Community News Samantha Scales
Transnet Heritage DevelopmentsTransnet Rail Museum Click here to read more (URL)
Read moreCape Railway Enthusiasts Newsletter October 2013
20-01-2014 Hits:146 Community News Samantha Scales
The Cape Railway Enthusiasts Association have sent us their October 2013 newsletter Click here to read more - 99A (286 kb) Click here to read more - 99B (286 kb)
Read moreTransnet invites Expressions of Interest from Steam in Action members to acquire Steam locomotives a…
14-10-2013 Hits:1053 Community News Joanne West
Release One - 8th October 2013 A circular was recently released to all SIA members as follows: Dear Members, Transnet Foundation have released the attached lists of steam locomotives and coaches which they envisage...
Read moreReefreestate Explorer 2013 - Long Distance Steam Tour - 16-26 November 2013
16-09-2013 Hits:551 Reefsteamers Samantha Scales
Dear Reefsteamers and Friends of Steam, SAR Steam Tours will be running a traditional long distance steam tour this year, from 16-26 November 2013. The locomotives and coaches will be provided...
Read moreA short history of the Apple Express & Lineside items
06-09-2013 Hits:346 Community News Samantha Scales
A short history of the Apple Express & Lineside items The Port Elizabeth Apple Express Click here to read more (324kb) Article supplied by Peter Burton
Read moreTransnet: Demolishing of structure at De Hoek
05-09-2013 Hits:346 Community News Samantha Scales
Demolishing of structure at De Hoek (Click here to read more - 715kb) De Hoek Demolition Plan (Click here to read more - 210kb) Your comments on the above would be greatly appreciated....
Read moreLaunch of the Railway Museum and Heritage Project Notifica
27-08-2013 Hits:1104 Community News Samantha Scales
Launch of the Railway Museum and Heritage Project Notifica (Click above to read more PDF - 104kb) Demolishing of Structure at Sir Lowry’s Pass (Click here to read more 371 kb) Sir Lowry’s...
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